I think more people see Seattle as a major city than portland oregon. I'll admit i just threw in a small city that although has done good for the trailblazers don't think it would be a good hockey market. Glorydaze did bring up a good point. Besides the trailblazers and college sports there wouldn't be too much opposition.

I have a cousin who lives out in Seattle, and the kid has been dying for a hockey team there. I really think the people would support it. They don't have much. The Seahawks are bringing the people together. I can only imagine how nuts they'd go for a hockey team.